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There is not a single thread which gives all the information regarding the LS980.
also i was getting lot of pm's regarding the GSM unlock. so basically this thread
will have all the information, if anything is left out please feel free so message me
or in thread.
Phone Config
LG-G2-LS980
Phone Drivers
LS980 Drivers
My Experience
Personally i was a Samsung fan until they came out with the Kn0x security. i had
2 choice the Note 3 and the LG G2, since the Note 3 had issues with data not
working on CDMA mode and the G2 was and still is wallet friendly, so i decided
to go with the G2 and till date i DO NOT regret it.
LAG is something that is simply not in its dictionary, super smooth. Like the
HTC One this phone is also sealed and comes in 2 variants 16 and 32 Gigs.
Initially only 2 colors Black and White, now the actual(international) site has
many different ones. This one is a LCD compared to the S4 with AMOLED,
To be frank only if you have the two phones together you might see the difference.
I found the G2 to be more vibrant and a lil brighter side compared to the S4.
1000 times more accurate smartstay display than the S4, Same with auto
brightness. Feels much lighter than the S4 and the build quality
is anyday better than S4, feels solid in hand. Many have debated about the volume
and power keys being at the back, actually its something you have to try and
then understand, now if i handle any other phone than my G2 i tend to Tap the
display 2 times softly to get the screen going, like the home or power button, im
so used to it now. Tap 2 times on display to lock the screen & same to to light the
display back again. Initially when i first got the phone i used to tap hard thinking
that was the right way and 7/10 times it used to work, did not know that one has
to tap very lightly as possible. Soft tap 2 times gets it locked and vice-versa 10/10
times. Its actually easier to use volume rockers in the center position then one side
like anyother phone. Theres more to this phone and i dont have the patience nor
time to explain everything.
Phone definitely requires a case to protect it from fall, i have the Spigen Slim Armour.
Runs on 4.2.2JB and 2 updates have been released till date.
LS980ZV7 (Initial Release) LS980ZV8 (Security Update) LS980ZVA (Sprint Spark and loki-killer) Not used in India so i have not taken it.
LS980ZVC (KitKat 4.4.2 OS Update)
Also if you are a custom ROM freak DO NOT INSTALL the ZVA update as it removes
the ability to do that. People who have taken it do not worry as there is a work around.
Custom ROM installation for people who have taken ZVA update.
Only if you understand everything mentioned in the above link proceed else you
just might end up with a hard brick.
Sprint Dialer Codes
Source
5689#*980# - LG Hidden Service Menu Thanks to EricDabbs
##RTN# - RTN Menu ##SCRTN# - Erases any info that has been OTA provisioned. Forces a reboot and re-activation. ##DIAG# - Enables diag mode. this menu blocked by MSL. Simply enter your MSL ##DATA# - Advanced data menu. ##DEBUG# - Debug Menu ##CLEAR# - Reset network settings ##UPDATE# - Forces Activation ##GPSCLRX# - Clear GPS ##GPSTESTPRL# - ?? ##WLAN# - WLAN info ##LOG# - syslog info ##MRU# - MRU Clear ##SSDRTN# - Reset SSD ##TEST - Data Test menu ##YOUROWNMSLHERE# - Service Programming menu ##443336772# Shows MSL code near the bottom of the screen thanks mojo4321 ##4433386368# - Developer menu ##4437736368# - Producer menu
How to back up EFS
Its already confirmed RUIM data only works if used before flashing anything to the phone,
Out of the box phone can be used for RUIM with calls sms and data. so its very important
to back up complete stock state EFS partition
Two ways to backup EFS, below i have mentioned how to root, during the root process at
one stage EFS partition is backed up auto.
Or after root use FreeGee from Google Play (Requires root access)
Install and backup EFS.
How to get you MSL/SPC
Easiest method to get SPC:
Dial ##443336772# and your SPC/MSL will be displayed on the screen!
Probably this will work for other LG phones also.
[Credit goes to phonegeek]
How to Gain Root Access
Root FIle Works with All Baseband Updated ioroot.zip
where did i get this ? SOURCE
1 After you have downloaded the file required for root,
Put the phone in Debug mode, for this under settings go to Developer Options.
If you do not have Developer Options under settings simple go to
Settings/About Phone/Software Information under this tab on Build Number 10 times
continuously and it will enable the Developer Options in your phone.
2 Under display settings set the screen timeout to 5 minutes(you can set it back to your
liking later when you are done with root)
3 Connect your phone to PC/Laptop
4 Under pull down notification change the USB settings from MTP to Charge Only
5 Unzip the ioroot file and from the folder execute the run.bat file
6 The command prompt will ask you to press any key as show in pic below
7 You will be prompted to toggle USB connection shown marked in red,
three ways you can toggle that, show in marked yellow, select the first one,
remove usb connection from the phone and re-plug it back. the PRESS ENTER.
8 Your phone will show toggled notification and also it will ask you to allow USB Debugging
with the computer showing the computers RSA key, Mark "Always allow from this computer" & select ok.
The command prompt it will warn you again about loosing warranty and more warnings,
this is the last point to decide to continue or press CTRL+C to cancel. PRESS ENTER.
Your phone EFS will be backed up like shown in pic below and again it will ask you to
press enter, PRESS ENTER.
9 Phone is rooted and phone will reboot. check if you have SuperSu or SU in your phone.
How to Unroot
Access Superuser app, go to settings of the app & look for Full unroot. Select it and wait for the phone to reboot.
Recovery for KitKat 4.4.2 LS980ZVC
SOURCE
GSM Unlock For G2 LS980
This is a temporary GSM unlock & not a permanent or a solid one.
Two known issues, you cant access Wi-Fi settings, as it crashes if you try to access,
and you cant dial any number without adding 0 before it.
Example: Sunny Leons phone number is 6969696969, to call her you gotta dial 06969696969.
If you dial direct 6969696969 the phone app crashes and your phone switches to GSM mode if
you are in CDMA mode.
As far as i know these are only 2 known bugs this unlock has. hope we get a more stable unlock.
Install ROM Toolbox Lite
1 Run Rom Toolbox Lite and select performance marked in red
2 Select build.prop editor marked in red
3 Select search using the magnifying glass icon below marked in red
4 In search field type "build.target" as shown in pic below
5 Select "ro.build,target_operator" as show in pic below
6 Change value from "SPR" to "spr" as show in pic below and press ok marked in yellow.
7 Reboot popup will come, select ok and reboot the phone.
Your phone should be GSM unlocked now.
Install HIAPN or Tweakker for APN settings of your service provider.
Install Telinfo to switch between CDMA(CDMA Auto PRL) & GSM(GSM Auto PRL)
Permanent Unlock for the LG-G2-LS980